How To Fix USMD_MC005 - Change request type not supplied (application parameter USMD_CREQ_TYPE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_MC - Messages for USMD Mass Change

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Change request type not supplied (application parameter USMD_CREQ_TYPE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_MC005 - Change request type not supplied (application parameter USMD_CREQ_TYPE) ?

  The SAP error message USMD_MC005 indicates that a change request type has not been supplied in the context of a Master Data Governance (MDG) process. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific change request type to be defined but does not find it in the application parameters.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The change request type has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Application Parameters: The application parameter USMD_CREQ_TYPE is not set or is incorrectly defined.
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create change requests.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom enhancements or developments, they may not be correctly handling the change request type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings and ensure that the change request types are properly defined.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Master Data Governance.
  
  
  
  Set Application Parameter:
  
  Ensure that the application parameter USMD_CREQ_TYPE is set correctly. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SPRO.
  Navigating to the relevant MDG configuration area.
  Checking the settings for change request types and ensuring that the parameter is defined.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage change requests. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments related to change requests, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the change request type. You may need to debug the process to identify where the issue arises.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Master Data Governance for any specific instructions or known issues regarding change request types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SU01 for user management, and SE80 for development.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or change request types in the SAP Support Portal.
  MDG Documentation: Review the official SAP MDG documentation for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message USMD_MC005 in your SAP system.